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According to a recent report from the Census Bureau , more millennials are moving out of the inner city and into the suburbs. But are they leaving because they actually want to? Today, a discussion on the reasons why young adults are moving out of the urban core and how their generation may change the future of suburbia. Guests: Daniel Serda, inSITE planning Beth Dawson, Senior Land-use Planner at MARC Scott Lane, Reece Nichols Real Estate

We talk with artist Amy Sherald, who has two paintings at the Kemper Museum (one of which is part of a new portraiture exhibit ). Sherald is also painting the official portrait of Michelle Obama for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. Then: the story of two friends from Fairway who hitchhiked across the Sahara desert in 1971. They're featured in a documentary that will be at the Kansas International Film Festival this weekend. Guests: Amy Sherald , artist Dick Russell Steve Ewert Scott

Meet a young musician who's starting to make a name for herself in Kansas City ... and who is putting some of her success towards helping the city's homeless. Then: how often do you think about the trees in our area? Since the 1940s, an organization called American Forests has been tracking the oldest and largest trees in the country — champion trees. We hear about the champion trees near us, along with the beloved trees in and around KC. Guests: Crystal Rose , musician Rick Spurgeon, arborist,

Hear the stories behind this year's Day of the Dead altars at the Mattie Rhodes Gallery, then meet a local spoken word poet/minister. Guests: Xanath Caraza , poet and writer; Professor, Department of Spanish at UMKC Jenny Mendez, Director of Cultural Arts, Mattie Rhodes Center Erika Noguera, community member who's involved in KC's Dia de los Muertos activities Sheri Purpose Hall , poet and author, Black Girl Shattered

Kansas City's Joe Pace builds cars. But not just any kind of car... He makes replicas of well-known movie cars, like Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters, the DeLorean of Back to the Future , and Dumb and Dumber 's Shaggin' Wagon. Plus, why do we like being scared? Featuring a visit to Exiled: Trail of Terrors . Guests: Joe Pace , replica movie car maker Joshua Hoffine , horror photographer Kim Frost , co-founder, Exiled

In food circles, there have been a lot of questions about the idea of authenticity and appropriation. We explore the intersection of food, race and culture. Guests: Pete Dulin , food and beverage writer Bonjwing Lee , food writer and photographer Josh Eans , chef/owner, Columbus Park Ramen Shop Zaid Consuegra , owner, Pirate's Bone

Pumpkins are everywhere. They're being carved, painted and eaten by squirrels all over town. But what about cooking them? Two local chefs share their tips for savory pumpkin dishes. Plus: a visit to Rye to learn more about pie crusts, then the Food Critics search out the best pies — both sweet and savory — in and around KC. Guests: Michael Foust, chef/owner, The Farmhouse Jonathan Justus, chef/owner, Justus Drugstore Megan Garrelts, chef/owner, Rye KC Charles Ferruzza, 435 Magazine Mary Bloch,

Tensions have been rising on college campuses over freedom of speech issues. From pressure to cancel controversial speakers to debates about safe spaces, what does free speech mean on campus? Plus, a city planner shares the story of when his dad, a migrant farmworker, lost his job, and the KCK social worker who changed their lives. Guests: Christina Wells, Professor, University of Missouri School of Law Daniel Serda, inSITE planning

You used to hate apples, but now you love them. We change our minds on many different things, but what about when it comes to politics — especially when things are so polarized? We explore why it's so hard to change our minds. Guests: David McRaney, journalist, host of the podcast You Are Not So Smart Randy Nudo, director, Institute for Neurological Discoveries , KU Medical Center

The Westport Post Office recently moved to shut down the DIY herb garden in its front lawn. The gardener, and neighbor of the post office, shares her story. Plus, a rebroadcast of our conversation with queer artist Carrie Hawks, whose film black enuf* ​ encapsulates a childhood search for black identity. The Kansas City native returns to their hometown for a showing this Friday at the Kemper . Guests: Glenn Stewart , gardener Carrie Hawks , artist, filmmaker